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How to Save Money in University
One of the biggest problems for a university student is managing their money. As a new adult it can be tough to manage your finances, especially if you haven’t been used to it before. I personally, through a series of unfortunate events, ended up heavily in debt. But the good news is that there are…
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What Is a "Faculty" and What Do They Do? Plus More Confusing Unviversity Terms Explained
Faculty refers to an academic unit of the university. There are nine faculties at the University of Johannesburg. The faculties are: Art, Design and Architecture; Economic and Financial Sciences; Education; Engineering and the Built Environment; Health Sciences; Humanities; Law; Management; and Science.
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iBurst Offers Free e-Learning
Broadband provider iBurst will offer students free courses over satellite in a bid to help them gain skills.
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Which is the Best Business School in Africa, and Should You Study There?
The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) has done it again, taking the top ranking among South African and African business schools in the annual UK Financial Times Executive Education rankings announced today. The Financial Times’ survey, which has been running for 13 years, presents a global benchmark for providers of executive…
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Guide to Student Finance at the University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg Student Finance is a support division and is responsible for delivering accurate student account statements. UJ Student Finance strives to give excellent service to all students, parents, sponsors, donors and external clients.
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Study Accounting at North West University and Join the 88% Pass Rate
North West University (NWU) chartered accountant students scored an 88% pass rate, higher than the 78% national average and their best ever in the first part of the national qualifying examination of the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (Saica).
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3 Digital Dating Tips For the Ladies This Weekend
Technology has changed the way relationships work. While it’s so much easier to find out information about a new guy you’re hanging out with, check up on your boyfriend, share your feelings with seven hundred of your closest friends, etc., it has also become that much easier to push guys away. In today’s digital age,…
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What An All-Nighter Actually Does To Your Body
With all of the homework, extracurriculars, and social obligations we have in college, it’s no surprise that many of us students pull all-nighters. Though it may have seemed crazy during our pre-student years, pulling all-nighters is almost a rite of passage now. However, the repercussions for sleepless nights go beyond an extra cup of coffee…
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Study for the Jobs SA Needs: This is Why We Need More Doctors
Government is looking at increasing the number of doctors produced by the country to ensure the success of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
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UKZN Extends Financial Aid Deadline
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville campus has extended the closing date for the registration of students who are struggling financially.
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